Zay Flower is putting the NFL on notice

Although Flowers' speed is often talked about, his toughness should not be overlooked. He gets caught in traffic and consciously puts himself in danger. He rarely has a size advantage over the defender he's working against, but Flowers refuses to be intimidated.

““They want a 'dog' at receiver – a guy who runs up the middle,” Jackson said. “You want to protect them, don't get me wrong, but a guy who knows what's going to happen if he gets hit in the wrong direction or something like that – definitely a guy who's fearless. “

Teammates appreciate Flowers' tenacity and the way he competes every day. Agholor noticed Flowers' competitiveness the first time they practiced together, and that fire hasn't waned.

“Absolutely no fear,” Agholor said. “He is the aggressor. He's not one to shy away from anything. He sets the tone.”

The Ravens hope Flowers continues to compete against the Bengals, but he's more thinking about getting another win against an AFC North rival.

“Division games are tough,” Flowers said. “The last time we played them there were a lot of points between us but you never know how each game will turn out. I think we still have a great defense. We're just going to let them stop a few times and do our thing.